The proposed bill amends Alaska law to require that public buildings, which either construct a new bathroom or undergo a remodel costing $30,000 or more, must include at least one publicly available bathroom with a universal changing facility. If the bathrooms are gender-divided, at least one men's and one women's bathroom must each be equipped with a universal changing facility. However, exemptions are provided if the installation is impracticable or would violate building standards for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the owner or lessee of the building report the location of any installed universal changing facilities to the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, which will maintain a publicly accessible list of these facilities on its website. The department is also tasked with establishing regulations for the standards of these facilities. In cases of non-compliance, the bill allows for civil actions where a prevailing plaintiff may receive injunctive relief, damages, and attorney fees. Definitions for key terms such as "department," "public building," and "universal changing facility" are also included in the bill.

Statutes affected:
HB0141A, AM HB 141, introduced 03/21/2025: